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John Arman · January 24th, 2008, 10:14 AM

Looking at buying a new camera but don't understand all the different types, are these just knock offs of sony or are they real. They seem to cheap 1200-1600
Here is where I found them.

http://www.thecameraprofessionals.com

Sony HDR-FX1 HDV 1080i Video Camcorder

Sony HVR-A1, 1/3-Inch Professional HDV

Stick Tully · January 24th, 2008, 11:01 AM

Im not too sure

Out of all of the badges down the side on the left only two of them link off and both to the same place...

and who spells deals with a Z? I'd be careful on that site

I have an FX1 and cant praise it enough but Sony have recently released a new smaller camera, the fx7 i think which could be worth a look

Best of luck with your purchase

Pedanes Bol · January 24th, 2008, 11:12 AM

The Camera Professionals has a bad reputation. Some of the comments made about them on the web are: "Horrible Company", "Scam Artists", "Rude and Unprofessional", "False Advertising", "Fraud Scheme". Here's a link to complaints:

http://www.complaintsboard.com/compl...ls-c14174.html

The sponsors of this forum such as B&HPhotoVideo are reputable companies:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com

P.

Adam Gold · January 24th, 2008, 12:01 PM

This is a well-known notorious scam site.

Always check resellerratings.com before you buy.

The only reputable dealers are sponsors here. Don't waste your time anywhere else.

John Arman · January 24th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Thank you guys that was what I was thinking!

Chris Swanberg · January 29th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Simply put they will not sell you a camera at that price. Those companies are notorious... they offer a price, and if you buy, they will not send you a confirming invoice. When you call, they will then try and sell you the battery for $300, the charger for $300, etc etc - all things that COME ith the camera. If you bite, you will pay MORE than buying from good dealers like the sponsors of this site.

In cameras, if it SOUNDS too good to be true, it is.

January 24th, 2008, 10:14 AM	#1
John Arman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 49	What is the difference ? Looking at buying a new camera but don't understand all the different types, are these just knock offs of sony or are they real. They seem to cheap 1200-1600 Here is where I found them. http://www.thecameraprofessionals.com Sony HDR-FX1 HDV 1080i Video Camcorder Sony HVR-A1, 1/3-Inch Professional HDV

January 24th, 2008, 11:01 AM	#2
Stick Tully Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton Posts: 92	Im not too sure Out of all of the badges down the side on the left only two of them link off and both to the same place... and who spells deals with a Z? I'd be careful on that site I have an FX1 and cant praise it enough but Sony have recently released a new smaller camera, the fx7 i think which could be worth a look Best of luck with your purchase

January 24th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#3
Pedanes Bol Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boston MA Posts: 167	The Camera Professionals has a bad reputation. Some of the comments made about them on the web are: "Horrible Company", "Scam Artists", "Rude and Unprofessional", "False Advertising", "Fraud Scheme". Here's a link to complaints: http://www.complaintsboard.com/compl...ls-c14174.html The sponsors of this forum such as B&HPhotoVideo are reputable companies: http://www.bhphotovideo.com P.

January 24th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#4
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	This is a well-known notorious scam site. Always check resellerratings.com before you buy. The only reputable dealers are sponsors here. Don't waste your time anywhere else.

January 24th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#5
John Arman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 49	Thank you guys that was what I was thinking!

January 29th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#6
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	Simply put they will not sell you a camera at that price. Those companies are notorious... they offer a price, and if you buy, they will not send you a confirming invoice. When you call, they will then try and sell you the battery for $300, the charger for $300, etc etc - all things that COME ith the camera. If you bite, you will pay MORE than buying from good dealers like the sponsors of this site. In cameras, if it SOUNDS too good to be true, it is.